What do we mean by evaluation success? Chances are the definitions will change over time, and from situation to situation. There are some common definitions out there, however. Success with evaluation does not mean that the training or learning activity being evaluated ... More »

Learning & Development

Assessment , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

People often ask questions, such as, "What kinds of metrics are most commonly used to measure ROI?" There then follows discussions on the kinds of measures used, or that shouldn't be used, and sometimes the conversation goes off track and conflict brakes out. While peop... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Business Impact , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating

Product Information CD-ROM TechSmith Corporation 517.381.2300 www.techsmith.com $1298 Training departments often overlook an important component of e-learning development: usability testing, specifically, pre-release testing. Even though good design is user centered and... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Assessment , Curriculum Alignment , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Simulations and Serious Games

In 2005, E-Learning News, in conjunction with Learning Circuits, ran its first survey on learning management systems. We asked such questions as: Do you build or buy? What system do you use? What are the must-have features? E-Learning News asked the same questions this ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Mobile Learning , Training and Development - General

Training expert, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, and former senior executive, Jim Yoakum, draw from several decades of experience to define just what skills are needed to "get-a-seat-at-the table," and how these skills can be developed. Hummel-Krallinger and Yoakum sound a c... More »

Career Development , Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Managing the Learning Function , Measuring and Evaluating , Training and Development - General , Trends